articleSupply chain reaction
UKWA CEO Peter Ward calls for a fairer deal for the industry that kept shelves stocked and shopping delivered to the doorstep through the UK lockdown and will be key to the recovery of the economy in 2021.
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articleA better future for all
2020 will forever be remembered as the year that everything changed. Covid-19 altered the way we worked and the way our professions were viewed, pushing everything we do and the individuals and businesses The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) represents into the public limelight, says Chief Executive Kevin Richardson.
articleTowards Net-zero
The UK has affirmed its commitment to becoming a carbon-neutral economy in law; the Climate Change Act 2008 now includes the target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by 2050. While the UK’s total carbon dioxide emissions are falling steadily, having decreased by 39% since 1990, the transport sector still has a long way to go before it reaches its goal of complete decarbonisation, says Zoe McLernon, Policy Manager of Multimodal at Logistics UK.
news58% see decrease in demand 3 months post lockdown
WMG, University of Warwick surveyed 249 mid to large manufacturers on supply chain resilience.
articleTransform the workforce
What skills are required to ensure that a modern-day workforce is competently conscious of how its actions affect environmental impact?
newsBanana ripening facility for London Gateway
Compagnie Fruitière UK, a leading supplier and ripener of bananas to the British marketplace, has taken occupation of a 69,718 sq ft ripening facility on practical completion of the building at DP World London Gateway.
newsUK calls off Brexit talks
The Prime Minister has called off Brexit talks and is setting its aim on an ‘Australia’ style deal, rather than the more ambitious ‘Canada’ type deal.
productRapidly upskill workforce with online Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workplace
Astutis is launching two new online sustainability training courses designed to help professionals become more sustainable in their business practices.
articleHow to handle supply chain disruption
Virtual conference to offer guidance and answer key questions on how to transform the warehouse.
productContainer lifting: G-range refresh
Kalmar is introducing a new range of G-Generation top loaders with improved hydraulics, fuel consumption and operator ergonomics.
productCarrier selection
ANNOUNCING ITS FIRST SAP B1 partner in the UK, shipping software specialist SmartFreight has joined forces with Frontline Consultancy and Business Services, a specialist providing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), cloud and secure managed IT services.
articleUnique modular design – the BT Levio LWI160
The new BT Levio LWI160 powered pallet truck from Toyota Material Handling is the first-ever pedestrian-operated truck that is designed around a modular Lithium-Ion battery concept.
articlePort invests £2m in forklift fleet
Shoreham Port has invested in a fleet of 35 new Yale forklift trucks to support its timber logistics operation, with Forkway’s FleetSafe LCD telematics system playing a key role.
articleForklift downtime slashed at busy bulk handling application
Docks operation takes on lithium-ion powered forklifts after frustration with lead acid battery downtime.
newsYou BETA hope its ready
The UK Government and Logistics UK are in disagreement about whether the SMART Freight IT system will be ready for the end of the transition period.
productThe Port of Tilbury has created the UK Paper Hub brand
The brand brings together existing capabilities to emphasise an ‘all-in-one’ offering to the paper sector.
articleMaritime Transport snags two reachstackers for Wakefield
The 3PL is seeing growing demand at the rail terminal. Kalmar is scheduled to deliver the two Eco Reachstackers in Q4 2020.
productInsulated roller shutter for busy depot
Hart Doors has completed another contract at the Wimbledon Traincare depot, the traction maintenance depot servicing South Western Railway.
articleMajor UK portside handling deal
Briggs Equipment is to supply 75 new lifting and handling machines for G&W UK’s container terminals.
newsSmart Freight system needed smartish
Lack of pace in some government preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period could put the UK’s interconnected supply chain at risk.
